Scandent deciduous shrub to 3m with glabrous light brown branches. Leaves to 143mm x 71mm with serrulate margins. White or pale green unisexual flowers, rarely bisexual, sepals to 2mm long, petals to 5mm x 2mm. Bright yellow fruit to 9mm x 8mm.
Young leaves cooked with cornflour to make porridge, tea to cure inflamations.